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RTD Sale!

Hello, lovelies!

Just a quick email to share that RELEASING THE DEMONS is on sale (US, UK, CA, AU, everywhere!) for a limited time. Grab your copy now while it’s hot! 

FURIOUS ANGELS is progressing nicely and I might even have a first draft finished by the end of the May! I’ve already placed a preorder link on Amazon if you want to grab your copy now. More to come!

He’s out to set the world on fire. She’s the only one who can tame him.

Blaze Knight has been through hell and back, but the nightmares aren’t over yet.

Five years after being maimed and tortured by vampires, Blaze is still picking up the pieces of his shattered life. As a genetically-engineered hybrid mercenary, his mission is to protect what’s left of humanity. When his tormentors return to the Bronx gunning for Blaze’s blood, he’s forced to face the demons of his past. Hell-bent on revenge, he seeks the help of Valerie Medeiros, an NYPD detective who manages to steal his heart and save his life in more ways than one.

Motivated by her sister’s gruesome death, Valerie’s life goal is to bury every vampire in the ground where they belong. She has a hard time trusting anything with fangs, yet she falls headlong into Blaze’s life, a life full of darkness and horror she can’t even begin to fathom. The bodies are stacking up, but Valerie can’t let go of this hybrid, a beautiful monster filled with pain, rage, and passion unlike anything she’s ever known.

In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, Blaze and Valerie will find danger at every turn, risking everything they’ve come to know and love, including one another.

Book 1 in The Order of the Senary series, a dark paranormal romance.

*2016 PRISM Contest First Place WINNER in Dark Paranormal and FINALIST in Best First Book*

*Second Place Winner of The Paranormal Romance Guild’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Paranormal Romance Series*

PRAISE FOR RtD:
“This exciting post-apocalyptic paranormal thriller produces shock and awe like no other. This is one blazing-hot read that shouldn’t be missed!” – InD’tale Magazine, Crowned Heart of Excellence

“L.D. Rose’s vision of a shattered Manhattan where humans and vampires wage war every night is eerily real for a fantasy novel. A must read.” – The Romance Reviews, Top Pick

“Emotional and action-packed – it will have you anxiously turning pages.” – Uncaged Book Reviews

“I was hooked from the first word and I’m still reeling after the last one.” – Nerd Girl Official

“A beautiful love story which blooms out of pain and suffering.” – Travelogue of a Book Addict

“Brilliantly written, forever entertaining, and a world like no other.” – Us Girls and a Book

“This is an action packed paranormal romance not for the faint of heart.” – Paranormal Romance Authors That Rock

“A fast paced gritty story that leaves you breathless.” – Obsessed by Books

SEXY EXCERPT:

His body hardened, his heart thumping in his chest. If that wasn’t enough, the stirring low in his belly sure as hell was.

He wanted her. Badly.

And so did the leech inside him.

“Blaze?” She peered at him with concern, taking a step closer.

He snapped out of it, realizing she’d asked him something he completely missed. “Huh?”

“Do you want some coffee? Something to drink? Eat?”

Yeah, you. He swallowed his saliva, straightening. “I should get going.”

“Oh.” Her disappointment was obvious. She wants you to stay. “Where are you heading?”

“Probably home for a few hours. Rest up a bit.” And drink about a gallon of blood while thinking of you. “You know.”

Valerie set what he assumed was the bag of coffee on the counter. She took another step toward him as a wave of jasmine swept over him, tugging him in places he shouldn’t be tugged.

He reflexively drew back. Goddamn it, he was fine. He’d been level right up until now. What the hell just happened?

Bad idea, Blaze. Bad fucking idea to starve yourself and walk into her apartment at dusk, with that body, and that face, and those eyes, and that scent . . .

“I’ll show myself out.”

She looked entirely confused as he pivoted and headed for the door. Christ, he was acting like he’d never been in a woman’s apartment before, and God knew he’d been in many. But he’d never been this hungry around a female before—at least, not in ordinary circumstances. And he wasn’t famous for his control.

That ugly darkness spread inside him, coursing through his veins, his lips and other parts of him tingling with it. The leech inside him unhinged its jaws and yawned, sucking down what was left of his civility. His gums tightened, milking his canines, urging them to grow, to elongate.

To spring free.

“Blaze—”

He needed to get out. Now.

“I’ll see you in the morning,” he ground out, his voice a near growl. “Good night, Val.”

He slammed the door behind him and managed to stagger ten paces down the hall before his limbs stopped working.

Sweat dripped down his neck and trickled down his spine. His hands shook and he clenched them into fists. He stood there, chest heaving, fangs pulsing, cock throbbing. Closing his eyes, he lifted his face toward the ceiling, trying to wrestle the monster down, struggling to beat it back into submission.

But it was too late.

Through the din in his ears, Blaze heard a door click behind him, disengaging from its frame. It creaked open slowly as jasmine slithered down the hallway, rising up and striking at his senses, delivering the final blow. He craned his head and spotted her, a predator glimpsing his prey.

Valerie’s blond hair fell in a curtain as she peeked out, searching for him. Her eyes widened when she found him, still looming in the corridor, and she quickly retreated.

“Sorry,” she uttered, but before she closed the door, he propped his boot against it.

She gazed up at him with pleasant surprise. “Blaze, I—”

He didn’t give her a chance to finish. He seized her mouth with his before he slammed the door behind him and locked it shut.

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Vermilion Lies is back on Amazon!

No, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. 😆

The updated version of Vermilion Lies is officially on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited! Just in time for Spring. 🌷 I’ve also tweaked all the covers in the series to keep them consistent in preparation for the remaining books in The Order of The Senary. Check them out below!

Next up is Furious Angels, slated for fall 2025. I cannot wait!

Hubby and I recently returned from a much needed vacation in Barbados for his birthday and we had an amazing time. It’s truly my favorite Caribbean island with awesome sites, sounds, and super friendly people. I’ve added a few of my favorite images from the trip below…passionfruit martinis for dayyyyys. 🍸

If you haven’t already, I hope you enjoy VL! 🖤

Have you been on an amazing trip lately? I’d love to hear about it! 🌴

Giving in to temptation won’t be his only sin.

Wherever Dax Knight sets foot, hell is bound to freeze over.

As a mercenary for the Order of the Senary, Dax departs for New England to assist his comrades in battling the vampire forces threatening to consume the Northeast. The last thing he expects to find is a gorgeous vampiress who surrenders to him entirely. Ensnared by her allure, their intense attraction ignites, and he discovers she isn’t what she seems.

Cindel Konstantinov has been on the run since she escaped her sire’s possession, trading one life of abuse and imprisonment for another. As her hope for freedom wanes, she encounters one of the infamous Knights, and his dangerous appeal is undeniable. After a life-altering moment of mercy, they careen down a path of secrets, lies, and a forbidden passion neither of them can resist. But when her past comes back to haunt them, they’ll have to face the consequences of their actions—and their desires.

Dax and Cindel will need each other more than ever as their world spirals into chaos. But are they strong enough to survive the oncoming storm?

Book 3 in The Order of the Senary series, a dark paranormal romance.

*WINNER in the Paranormal Romance Category of the 2020 HOLT Medallion Contest by RWA-VRW*

*WINNER in the Paranormal Romance Category of the 2020 Beverley Contest by RWA-CRW*

*Finalist in the 2020 InD’Scribe RONE Awards in the Paranormal Long category by InD’Tale Magazine*

*Finalist in the 2020 International Digital Awards in the Paranormal category by OK-RWA*

*Runner-Up in the 2020 Raven Awards in the Paranormal Romance category by Uncaged Book Reviews*

*Second Place Winner of The Paranormal Romance Guild’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Paranormal Romance and Best Paranormal Romance Series*

PRAISE FOR VL:

“…a page turning, thrilling stand-alone installment in L.D. Rose’s vampire brotherhood series! Readers will have no trouble becoming ensnared in the deliciously dark world of evil vampire sires and courageous hybrid knights…” – InD’Tale Magazine, Crowned Heart of Excellence

“This book is very powerful, dark, and held me from page one to the end. My only regret after reading this book was that I have to wait for the next one…this series is what paranormal romance should be in every way!” – The Paranormal Romance Guild

“. . . well-written, with plenty of action, steamy scenes and hardships for our main two characters. I would highly recommend this book!” – The Romance Reviews

The passion and love between Dax and Cindel are intense. You will ache and burn for them. They will leave you breathless. I devoured it and I’m already craving a reread. Out of this world! – BellaOrev Books

Vermilion Lies left me reeling and has ruined me for all other vampire themed books. If you’re looking for a super fast paced, gut punching novel, this is the one for you. – The Lampshade Reader

L.D. Rose has a gift for storytelling that brings fantasy to life with a gritty flare that is both dark and sinister and engaging and addictive. This is one of the most mesmerizing, adult paranormal series I have read in a while with characters that are vibrantly colored and real to the imagination! – Tome Tender Book Blog

An addictive, intense, dark, deeply sensual read filled with characters I fell in love with from the minute they walked onto the page. Freakin’ AH-MAZING! Dark paranormal romance at its best. – The Bookishmedialite

Dark, gritty, sweet and smexy and filled with character ~ the good, the bad and the ugly ~ that kept me turning the pages until the very end and has me wanting more. – Books N Wine

Vermilion Lies completely blew me away. The push-pull of temptation was absolutely delicious. Adrenaline just oozed from each page. If you’re searching for romantic suspense that amps up the heat and leaves you grasping to reality with the ends of your fingertips, you’re going to want to read this book AKA devour. – The Librarian’s Corner

This book was perfection! Dark, edgy, raw, engaging, compelling and addictive. – Lady Heather’s Reviews

EXCERPT:

Slipping his SIG into the back of his waistband and his switchblade in his back pocket, Dax quietly descended the stairs on bare feet. The sun was about to set and he wanted to be downstairs when the great jailer in the sky made its exit.

The leech remained tied to the chair at the corner of the kitchen, head propped against the wall. She sat still, lifeless, her heartbeat a slow, thready rhythm and her respirations just about absent. Her scent was faint, merely a trace in the air now that she was unconscious.

She was fast asleep. Good.

Dax opened the fridge and chose one of three Macintosh apples next to his blood supply. Then he rounded the table, taking a seat at the far end so he’d be the first thing she’d see on waking. He pulled the chair out and palmed his gun, but he stopped mid-motion when he absorbed her face.

Crimson trails smeared her cheeks from eyelids to chin, dribbles of it down her neck, splotches on her chest. The blood had dried into rust, leaving marks behind, tainted with mascara.

She’d been crying. All night, probably.

His breath deserted him. He’d never seen a vampire cry, never witnessed the bloody evidence of their emotions. Now here it was, right in front of him, and he didn’t want to believe it.

Keep your head straight. She’s manipulating you.

Setting the chair down, he sat and laid the gun on the table, eyes taking in every detail of her face. She looked incredibly tragic, painfully beautiful. Her raven hair hung in tangles around her blood-marred face, her ivory skin dusted with salt, her body uncomfortably angled in order to rest her head. Guilt stabbed him like a blade to the belly, but he yanked it out and held in his guts.

He would not feel sympathy for her. He could not feel sympathy for her. The lure still festered in his brain, making him stupid.

She’s the enemy. You remember that.

Leaning back in his seat, he tried to make himself comfortable as he bit into the apple. He no longer had an appetite, but he forced himself to chew and swallow anyway, silently berating himself for feeling anything for this leech. If he didn’t snap out of it, she would win, and God knew what that meant.

The monster in him sensed the last of the sun’s rays descend into darkness. The visceral tug left as quickly as it came, barely giving him pause as he sank his teeth into the fruit again. As if on cue, her long, clumped lashes fluttered against her high cheekbones like butterflies with broken wings, hardly opening as she shifted her weight. She grimaced, somehow making the expression look lovely as she lifted her head with what seemed like immense effort.

When she finally straightened, her eyes split open as he tore off another piece of the apple’s flesh.

They stared at each other across the dining table for an eternity, the only sounds the crushing of fruit between his jaws and her vitals amplifying in his ears. The tension was electric, charged with lust and misgivings. Rogue strands of her hair fell over her face as she watched him with those black diamond eyes, framed with desperation and misery.

Few men could resist the sight of a pretty girl crying.

Even if she was crying blood.

She broke the silence first, her voice silken, low, a seduction in the growing dark. “What does it taste like?”

He’d ceased chewing. And he wasn’t breathing again.

Snap out of it, Dax. Stop thinking with your dick.

Forcing himself to inhale deeply, he filled his lungs then exhaled in a smooth, slow stream through his nostrils. He attempted to ignore her scent, but it’d intensified upon her waking, stroking his senses.

“Sour,” he replied. “Sweet.”

“Sweet,” she repeated, her eyes settling on his mouth. He wasn’t any better, staring blatantly at hers. The tips of her pearly white fangs flashed every time she spoke, and God, he was supposed to be disgusted, but he was far from it.

Focus.

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BLACK BULLET is back on Amazon!

The updated version of Black Bullet is officially on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited! Just in time for the holidays and for a potential escape this weekend.

Next up is Vermilion Lies, and then, finally, Furious Angels, slated for summer 2025! I cannot wait!

Hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday season, loves. I managed to put my black and red Christmas tree up this year (which I adore) and hubby and I will be doing a quick little cabin escape in north GA for a holiday getaway during my time off next week. I am so ready!

Hope you have a wonderful holiday season, my dear friends. 2025 is just on the horizon and I’m looking forward to more books, more writing, and more adventures in the new year!

Enjoy BB!

Happy Holidays from yours truly!

BLACK BULLET, updated version now available!

He had everything under control until she crashed into his afterlife.

Fledgling vampire Jonathan Kerr has met his match.

Not even his past life as a former Marine and FBI agent could prepare him for the battle against the monster inside him, struggling to take hold. After an old nemesis of the Senary surfaces in Brooklyn, unleashing chaos and terror in the battered borough, Jon sets out to take him down. Instead, he ends up with far more than he bargained for when he clashes with the beautiful half-vampire hybrid, Lawan Knight.

After escaping near death and suffering unspeakable horror at the hands of vampires, Lawan trusts no one, regardless of species. In between bouts of drunken stupor, her only goal is to exterminate all those who’ve wronged her, including every member of Jon’s vampire bloodline. But Jon’s soulful eyes and quick smile crawls under her skin, transforming her black and white world into a hazy shade of gray.

As the days rapidly grow darker, Jon and Lawan turn to one another, but their inner demons threaten to tear them apart. The only way either of them will survive is if they overcome their greatest fear—love.

Book 2 in The Order of the Senary series, a dark paranormal romance.

*First Place Winner of the 2017 RWA Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for Paranormal and Fantasy*
*First Place Winner of The Paranormal Romance Guild’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards for Paranormal Horror*
*First Place Winner in the Urban Fantasy category of the 2018 Raven Awards sponsored by Uncaged Book Reviews*
*Second Place Winner of The Paranormal Romance Guild’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Paranormal Romance Series**Third Place Winner in the Paranormal Novel category of the 2017 International Digital Awards sponsored by OKRWA*

PRAISE FOR BB:
“A nonstop journey through the seedy underbelly of deceit, lust, and revenge. The romance is steamy, the bond of love as strong as the tungsten restraints.” – InD’Tale Magazine

“Once you get started, there’s no putting it down!” – Paranormal Romance Authors That Rock

“This was the most incredibly vibrant, soul snatching, emotional and rockin’ ride ever!” – One Book Two

“Besides the ability to yank my heart out of my chest, this story was all that I wanted and more. I cannot wait for the rest of the books in this series.” – The Lampshade Reader

“Graphic, intense, and action-packed! Dang! This story started off with a bang! What I loved about this story was that it brought me in from the start. The writing is fantastic. Every emotional high and low that the Author intended was spot on.” – The Genre Minx

“Have you ever connected so deeply with a book couple that you feel as if you are an invisible third party in their relationship? Yeah, well that is how invested I became in Jon and Lawan’s relationship. It was intense and extremely frustrating at times, but I enjoyed every single minute of it.” – The Bewitched Reader
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Happy October! 🎃 It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Happy Fall!

Hey loves! I know, I know, it’s been a long time.

I’ve been struggling with my work/life/writing balance as of late. Doctoring has been entirely overwhelming (as you might imagine), and not only are my patients trying to catch up on their appointments/screenings, we’re now dealing with another spike in COVID-19 cases.

I’ve got be honest, I think it’s going to be a very rough winter for me. Hell, this whole year has been rough.

Along with a boatload of personal things happening, the struggle has been real on multiple levels, and returning to the world of the Senary has been tough. But I’ve recently hit 90K words on FURIOUS ANGELS, so I’m almost there! I’m finally on vacation next week (for my birthday and Halloween!) so I’m hoping I can wrap up the first draft. Unfortunately, FA won’t be published this year, and for that I’m truly sorry.

At this point, I’m taking things one day at a time, and hopefully you’ll hang in there with me. ❤

I often hit the beach in order to clear my mind and reset myself. Ocean therapy definitely works for me and it’s the best time of year for it here in RI. I snagged this picture a few nights ago and didn’t edit a single thing! It was beautiful. ❤

What do you do for self-care?

Recent VERMILION LIES wins!

I’m thrilled to announce that VERMILION LIES won the Paranormal Romance category in the 2020 CRW Beverley Contest! Yay!

VL also was the Runner-Up in the Paranormal Romance category in the 2020 Raven Awards by Uncaged Magazine!

Thank you so much for your votes, loves! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible, and I’m forever humbled and grateful for all of your support. ❤

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Exclusive Character Bios

I’ve been sharing some exclusive character bios with my newsletter subscribers! If you’re interested in checking them out, make sure you sign up! Dax will be my next feature. 😉

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Until next time…

Stay safe and healthy, my friends! Hopefully when I check back in, FURIOUS ANGELS will be complete. 😉 Stay tuned!

And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Best,

Linda

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Quick update and vote for VERMILION LIES in the RONE awards!

Progress!

Hey loves!

Just a quick update from yours truly. 🙂

I recently had some (very much needed) time off from work and tacked on 13K words to FURIOUS ANGELS! I know that may not be much to some authors, but it was plenty for me! I’m about 2/3 of the way through the book now and so much is happening (poor Kasen and Veronica)! I can’t wait for you all to read it. ❤

I’m hoping to share a snippet with you soon. I just have to find a non-spoilery one! 😉

I promise to start back up with character bios. Now that I’m back at work, I’ve been getting slammed, of course. The COVID-19 situation here in RI is pretty stable (at least so far), but we’re not quite improving yet. The state reopened for Phase I last weekend, so the next few weeks will be crucial to see how it all pans out. *fingerscrossed*

The weather has been beautiful, so it’s been hard…but we’re getting there!

 

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Please VOTE for VERMILION LIES in the RONE Awards

VERMILION LIES is a finalist in InD’Tale’s RONE awards and I need your help!

The first round is for readers to vote for their favorite books in each category, so in order for VL to advance, it needs a certain amount of votes. You do have to create an account/log-in at InD’Tale in order to vote, but it’s a free awesome indie magazine that features some amazing authors and their books!

If you’d like to help VERMILION LIES win, first click this link to log-in or create an account:

https://indtale.com/user?current=user

Then click this link for the voting page:

https://indtale.com/rone-awards-week-six-may-18-24

Select VERMILION LIES by L.D. Rose and click the vote button! That’s it! YAY!

If you decide to vote, I would be forever grateful! Although all my Senary books have been nominated, they’ve never advanced past the voting stage. Let’s make it a first this year with Dax and Cindel!

 

Until next time…

Stay safe and healthy, my friends! More fun and shenanigans coming soon. ❤

Best,

Linda

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Well, this is a mess.

Hi loves! Long time, no chat (since January, wowza). It’s been a very interesting few months, that’s for sure.

I’m okay, still haven’t come down with COVID-19 yet. Considering I’ve been working at 4 different hospitals and various offices across the state, I’m counting myself blessed.

Every day is getting worse here, but we’re hanging in there. Supplies of personal protective equipment are still pretty scarce. 😣 We’re seeing the surge in my state now and I’m hoping we can keep our hospitalization and death rates down enough to manage this. I’ve already been granted “disaster privileges” for every hospital in the area.

There are clearly WAY more positive cases than are being reported. The majority of people are not being tested (and asked to simply stay home and wait out their symptoms) because there are not enough tests, and frankly, not enough PPE to administer them. I’ve been wearing the same mask for the past week and plan to until it’s no longer functioning or soiled. We’re conserving as much as possible without risking lives, but other states are not so lucky. Many of my med school friends in NYC have told me the situation is a disaster there and looking pretty dire.

Unfortunately, we’re in this for the long haul since this virus is taking on a classic pandemic spread. I understand the economic impact is going to be profound if we don’t restart our economy, but I promise you, if we open back up too soon, that curve is going to shoot right up again and we’re going to lose more lives. We HAVE to balance these decisions carefully.

This is not about the mortality rate, per se, because most of us will survive this. It’s about the VOLUME of cases hitting the hospitals, as I’m sure you’ve all heard time and time again. It’s about the people who WOULD survive if they had a ventilator available to them, but may not have one if the hospitals are overrun. All of these comparisons to the flu are irrelevant because the flu causes a steady flow of infections. COVID-19 is more like a rising tsunami in terms of healthcare burden.

I know everyone is hopeful for drugs, but this virus is moving faster than we can imagine, and maybe they will help. Maybe they won’t. We can’t necessarily rely on this or a vaccine to suddenly cure everyone. While it’s important to continue work on both of these elements (and trust me, we are working on them), we also have to do damage control. We have to PREVENT this virus from spreading i.e. stay home, social distance, practice good hygiene, and remain out of harm’s way.

As you can probably guess, I haven’t done much in the writing realm of my life. But I do have some news to share and a book sale if you all need a little escape for a while. I think we could all use one!

(On a brighter note, gotta love coming home to this the other day! 😂😍 Hubby, my sister, and my BFF got me all the necessities! ❤️ PSA: the masks are unused 😏)

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VERMILION LIES and THE ORDER OF THE SENARY SERIES are winners!

81621202_2417761658485590_7900675233860812800_oVERMILION LIES and THE ORDER OF THE SENARY SERIES won second place for Best Paranormal Romance and Best Paranormal Romance Series by The Paranormal Romance Guild! 😲

Thank you so much for voting for my lowly books, loves! 🖤You’re all AWESOME and the best readers an author could ask for!

Here’s the list of winners: WINNERS

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The Soul Mate Tree Box Set is on sale for 99 pennies!

From April 1-6

Featuring my very own archangel paranormal romance, SWEET SACRIFICE! 🖤

Get 12 fabulous novellas for 8.25 cents each.

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Heaven is hell without her… 

Former Navy SEAL Sebastian “Bash” Lockard died in Afghanistan after leaping on a grenade to save his comrades. Little did he know his act of heroism would grant him a ticket into Heaven’s elite army as one of the few and powerful Archangels. Struggling with his new existence, Bash still retains his human memories, leaving behind a wife he loves with all of his heart. Although he’s forbidden to see her, he can’t resist her lure, or the mortal desires he harbors for her.

As a young widow and nurse, Irene Lockard still mourns her husband two years after his untimely death. His absence is everywhere, and when her best friend weds, she hits an emotional rock bottom. As if summoned from the skies above, Sebastian appears before her, and they share an unforgettable night. But when he once again vanishes, she wonders if she’s truly gone mad with grief.

The only way Sebastian can remain with Irene is if he makes the ultimate sacrifice. But will she overcome her fear of losing him again to another war?

AMAZON US AND UK ONLY

Until next time…

Stay safe, my friends. We’ll get through this. ❤️

Best,

Linda

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July Updates!

Happy Summer, Loves!

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A lot has been going on with this here creepy chick!

After 10 years of medical training (4 years of medical school, 1 year internship, 4 years of residency, and 1 year of fellowship), I’m finally finished! As of July 1st, I’m officially an Attending. 😀

It’s been a long haul (for the both of us, lol) but I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and all the experiences medicine has to offer. It has truly changed me for the better and I’m a better human for it.

Now on to the next phase of establishing my practice and contributing to the academic community. 🖤

But also, WRITING. Y’all know I’m never going to stop, right? I have waaaaay too many words to get on the page. And I can’t wait!

Rave Editorial Reviews for VERMILION LIES!

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VL is getting some fabulous reviews and I wanted to share them with you! Reviews take so much time and effort, so I’m humbled and honored for EVERY review I receive from EVERY reader. 🖤

“…a page turning, thrilling stand-alone installment in L.D. Rose’s vampire brotherhood series! Readers will have no trouble becoming ensnared in the deliciously dark world of evil vampire sires and courageous hybrid knights…” – InD’Tale Magazine, Crowned Heart of Excellence

“This book is very powerful, dark, and held me from page one to the end. My only regret after reading this book was that I have to wait for the next one…this series is what paranormal romance should be in every way!” – The Paranormal Romance Guild

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Until next time…

I’ve been plugging away at FURIOUS ANGELS whenever and wherever possible. 😀 Keep watching this space for more fun and shenanigans!

Best,

Linda

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May Updates and Vermilion Lies in Print!

Happy May!

Hey loves!

It’s finally getting warmer up here in the Northeast! These past few months have flown by for me with work and the release of VERMILION LIES. There’s no sign of slowing down though, as the end of my fellowship year of medical training is rapidly coming to a close! Pretty soon I’ll be a grown-up attending (haha) after 10 years of medical education/training (14 if you include undergrad). It’s been a long haul, but it’s still worth it to this here writerdoc. ❤

VERMILION LIES now available in Print!

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The paperback version of VERMILION LIES is now available for preorder on Amazon! Release day is July 9, 2019 but you can order early signed paperback copies from yours truly. 😉

“. . . well-written, with plenty of action, steamy scenes and hardships for our main two characters. I would highly recommend this book!” – The Romance Reviews

Wherever Dax Knight sets foot, hell is bound to freeze over.

As a mercenary for the Order of the Senary, Dax departs for New England to assist his comrades in battling the vampire forces threatening to consume the Northeast. The last thing he expects to find is a gorgeous vampiress who surrenders to him entirely. Ensnared by her allure, their intense attraction ignites, and he discovers she isn’t what she seems.

Cindel Konstantinov has been on the run since she escaped her sire’s possession, trading one life of abuse and imprisonment for another. As her hope for freedom wanes, she encounters one of the infamous Knights, and his dangerous appeal is undeniable. After a life-altering moment of mercy, they careen down a path of secrets, lies, and a forbidden passion neither of them can resist. But when her past comes back to haunt them, they’ll have to face the consequences of their actions—and their desires.

Dax and Cindel will need each other more than ever as their world spirals into chaos. But are they strong enough to survive the oncoming storm?

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RELEASING THE DEMONS is FREE on Amazon for a limited time!

Surprise FREEBIE!

It’s almost release day for VERMILION LIES, but I wanted to share my surprise freebie with you all! RELEASING THE DEMONS, the first book in my Order of the Senary series, is FREE from April 13-15 on Amazon. 😀

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RELEASING THE DEMONS

He’s out to set the world on fire.

She’s the only one who can tame him.

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Blaze Knight has been through hell and back, but the nightmares aren’t over yet.

Five years after being maimed and tortured by vampires, Blaze is still picking up the pieces of his shattered life. As a genetically engineered hybrid mercenary, his mission is to protect what’s left of humanity. When his tormentors return to the Bronx gunning for Blaze’s blood, he’s forced to face the demons of his past. Hell-bent on revenge, he seeks the help of Valerie Medeiros, an NYPD detective who manages to steal his heart and save his life in more ways than one.

Motivated by her sister’s gruesome death, Valerie’s life goal is to bury every vampire in the ground where they belong. She has a hard time trusting anything with fangs, yet she falls headlong into Blaze’s life, a life full of darkness and horror she can’t even begin to fathom. The bodies are stacking up, but Valerie can’t let go of this hybrid, a beautiful monster filled with pain, rage, and passion unlike anything she’s ever known.

In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, Blaze and Valerie will find danger at every turn, risking everything they’ve come to know and love, including one another.

*2016 PRISM Contest First Place WINNER in Dark Paranormal and FINALIST in Best First Book*

“This exciting post-apocalyptic paranormal thriller produces shock and awe like no other. This is one blazing-hot read that shouldn’t be missed!” – InD’tale Magazine

“L.D. Rose’s vision of a shattered Manhattan where humans and vampires wage war every night is eerily real for a fantasy novel. A must read.” – The Romance Reviews

“Emotional and action-packed, it will have you anxiously turning pages.” – Uncaged Book Reviews

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His body hardened, his heart thudding in his chest. If that wasn’t enough, the stirring low in his belly sure as hell was.

He wanted her. Badly.

And so did the leech inside him.

“Blaze?” She peered at him with concern, taking a step closer.

He snapped out of it, realizing she’d asked him something he completely missed. “Huh?”

“Do you want some coffee? Something to drink? Eat?”

Yeah, you. He swallowed his saliva, straightening. “I should get going.”

“Oh.” She tried to hide her disappointment but she was bad at it. She wants you to stay. “Where are you heading?”

“Probably home for a few hours. Rest up a bit.” And drink about a gallon of blood while thinking of you. “You know.”

Valerie set what he assumed was the bag of coffee on the counter. She took another step toward him as a wave of jasmine swept over him, tugging him in places he shouldn’t be tugged.

He took a reflexive step back. Goddamn it, he was fine. He’d been fine right up until now. What the hell just happened?

Bad idea, Blaze. Bad fucking idea to starve yourself and walk into her apartment at dusk, with that body, and that face, and those eyes, and that smell . . .

“I’ll show myself out.”

She looked entirely confused as he turned away and headed for the door. Christ, he was acting like he’d never been in a woman’s apartment before, and God knew he’d been in many. But he’d never been this hungry around a woman before—at least, not in ordinary circumstances. And he wasn’t famous for his control.

He could feel it, that ugly darkness inside him spreading through his veins, making his lips and toes tingle. The leech opened its jaws and yawned, sucking down what was left of his civility. His gums tightened, squeezing his canines, urging them to grow, to elongate.

To spring free.

“Blaze—”

He needed to get out. Now.


“I’ll see you in the morning,” he ground out, his voice a near growl. “Good night, Val.”

He slammed the door behind him and managed to stagger ten paces down the hall before his limbs stopped working. Sweat dripped down the sides of his face and trickled down his spine. His hands shook and he clenched them into fists. He stood there, chest heaving, heart pounding, fangs pulsing, cock throbbing. He closed his eyes and lifted his face toward the ceiling, trying to wrestle the monster down, trying to beat it back into submission.

But it was already too late.

Through the din in his head, Blaze heard a door click behind him, disengaging from its frame. It creaked open slowly as jasmine slithered through the hallway toward him, rising up and striking at his senses, delivering the final blow. He craned his neck and spotted her.

Valerie’s blond hair fell in a curtain as she peeked out, looking for him. Her eyes widened when she found him, still standing in the corridor, and she quickly retreated.

“Sorry,” she murmured, but before she could close the door, he was already there, his hand propped against it.

She looked at him in pleasant surprise. “Blaze, I—”

He didn’t give her a chance to finish. He seized her mouth with his before he slammed the door behind him and locked it shut.

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What readers are saying…

The passion and love between Dax and Cindel are intense. You will ache and burn for them. They will leave you breathless. I devoured it and I’m already craving a reread. Out of this world! – Veronica, BellaOrev Books

Vermilion Lies left me reeling and has ruined me for all other vampire themed books. If you’re looking for a super fast paced, gut punching novel, this is the one for you. – Aleen, The Lampshade Reader

L.D. Rose has a gift for storytelling that brings fantasy to life with a gritty flare that is both dark and sinister and engaging and addictive. This is one of the most mesmerizing, adult paranormal series I have read in a while with characters that are vibrantly colored and real to the imagination! – Dianne, Tome Tender Book Blog

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Release day is April 17th and I CAN’T WAIT! Stay tuned for more teasers and an excerpt reveal! ❤